'A Festival Prelude' by Alfred Reed is one of our pieces for large group contest in May. Listen and comment/discuss using the elements of music as a guide (melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre (tone color), form, dynamics and time). An explanation of these elements can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspect_of_music.
Ohda Wind Orchestra-- 'A Festival Prelude' by Alfred Reed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DFIa1-Vdfg
Info on Alfred Reed